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Welcome to Python
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(http://www.python.org)
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Python is a remarkably powerful dynamic programming language that is used in a wide variety of <em>application domains</em>. Python is often compared to Tcl, Perl, Ruby, Scheme or Java. Some of its key distinguishing features include:
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- very clear, readable syntax
    - strong introspection capabilities
    - intuitive object orientation
    - natural expression of procedural code
    - full modularity, supporting hierarchical packages
    - exception-based error handling
    - very high level dynamic data types
    - extensive standard libraries and third party modules for virtually every task
    - extensions and modules easily written in C, C++ (or Java for Jython, or .NET languages for IronPython)
    - embeddable within applications as a scripting interface
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<em>Python is powerful... and fast</em>
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Fans of Python use the phrase "<em>batteries included</em>" to describe the standard library, which covers everything from asynchronous processing to zip files. The language itself is a flexible powerhouse that can handle practically any problem domain. Build your own web server in three lines of code. Build flexible data-driven code using <em>Python's powerful and dynamic</em> introspection capabilities and advanced language features such as meta-classes, duck typing and decorators.
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